Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I turn 73 in March. I no longer really care about being in the Senior or Elder Statesman Gunfighter category. Soooooo, if it ain't wrong, I think this year, even in the State and Regional matches, I'll just shoot in the plain ole 'Gunfighter' category. Just gonna shoot, relax and have fun...... and not think of any buckle or plaque. I hope I ain't accused of being a 'Cherry Pick'r. ..........Widder 13 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Frontier Cartrege Gunfighter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Duncan Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I tried gunfighter once. In the middle of shooting the pistols I thought, “Hey! This is fun” and instantly forgot what pistol went on which target for the next shot. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Jack Black Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 57 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: I turn 73 in March. I no longer really care about being in the Senior or Elder Statesman Gunfighter category. Soooooo, if it ain't wrong, I think this year, even in the State and Regional matches, I'll just shoot in the plain ole 'Gunfighter' category. Just gonna shoot, relax and have fun...... and not think of any buckle or plaque. I hope I ain't accused of being a 'Cherry Pick'r. ..........Widder I like your thinking. Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 I shoot Gunfighter all of the time. Got tired of being whipped by senior Gunfighters so now I let the young ones have their fun. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waimea Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 As long as you don't try shooting Buckaroo GF, I guess it'll be OK. If you REALLY want to have some fun shoot Outlaw. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kajun Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 2 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: I turn 73 in March. I no longer really care about being in the Senior or Elder Statesman Gunfighter category. Soooooo, if it ain't wrong, I think this year, even in the State and Regional matches, I'll just shoot in the plain ole 'Gunfighter' category. Just gonna shoot, relax and have fun...... and not think of any buckle or plaque. I hope I ain't accused of being a 'Cherry Pick'r. ..........Widder I hear when you turn 73 you are at your peak of immunity from the effects of chicken feet, sorcery, chants, incantations and various forms of "mountain magic." So I believe you should be good to go to shoot whatever category suites ya! Kajun 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Dang, you're get'n really OLD! I too will be 73 in March. I tell everydangbody, my age is twice my IQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Coffinmaker Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Good plan Widder. Da game is 'posed to be FUN. I turned 76 this past October. Shoot Frontier Cartridge Gunfighter. Been doin it with CAP GUNS !! SNUBBIES no less. Gobs of fun. Though recently I did spring for a new pair of Suppository Shooters. Wid 3 1/2 in Octagonal Barrels no less. How the heck do ya stuff Powder-n-Ball inna suppository shooter anyway?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I started in 'Traditional', now I'm Elder Statesman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Wet behind the ears kids... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mean gun mark Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 3 hours ago, Waimea said: As long as you don't try shooting Buckaroo GF, I guess it'll be OK. If you REALLY want to have some fun shoot Outlaw. What he said, besides no shotgun is better made for hip shootin than a 97 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Sir, you're a ruffian and a scoundrel... but ya ain't no cherry picker! (although a certain ice cream favorin' fella accused ya of being a nit picker). Have fun and shoot em up! If I had the holsters for it and I could keep my thumbs from gettin' all confused, I may just be a gunfighter meself. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 9 hours ago, mean gun mark said: What he said, besides no shotgun is better made for hip shootin than an 87 Fixed it for ya MGM. kR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 14 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: I turn 73 in March. I no longer really care about being in the Senior or Elder Statesman Gunfighter category. Soooooo, if it ain't wrong, I think this year, even in the State and Regional matches, I'll just shoot in the plain ole 'Gunfighter' category. Just gonna shoot, relax and have fun...... and not think of any buckle or plaque. I hope I ain't accused of being a 'Cherry Pick'r. ..........Widder Thats what I been doin for years. Good luck. kR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Badly Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 13 hours ago, Waimea said: As long as you don't try shooting Buckaroo GF, I guess it'll be OK. If you REALLY want to have some fun shoot Outlaw. That's a good idea Widderborg. Use the force! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 6 hours ago, The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 said: Sir, you're a ruffian and a scoundrel... OH-that is so Widder 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rainmaker, SASS #11631 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 1 hour ago, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: OH-that is so Widder But he's our Widder, so I guess we'll keep him. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 My humbleness and modesty is only exceeded by my Scoundrelness..... ..........Widder 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickasaw Bill SASS #70001 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 ya is gonna pick on the kids ? might teach em a thing or 2 CB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Drifter Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 2 hours ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: My humbleness and modesty is only exceeded by my Scoundrelness..... ..........Widder Is the real truth? That you are telling Billy, lefty and Cumberland, that the Boss is stepping down to show them how it is really done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 (edited) 1 hour ago, Blue Eyed Drifter said: Is the real truth? That you are telling Billy, lefty and Cumberland, that the Boss is stepping down to show them how it is really done Oh Yea! I'm sure they are already shakin in their boots..... BUT..... that is funny! ..........Widder Edited January 29 by Widder, SASS #59054 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 I've never shot in an age based group and don't ever plan too. I shoot FCGF with cap guns, I use a Chaparral 1873 in 38WCF, and a hammer double because I like to make smoke. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 All will be forgiven if you keep your "Buck-da-Law" "Gamer" card on display! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/28/2024 at 3:37 PM, Widder, SASS #59054 said: I turn 73 in March. I no longer really care about being in the Senior or Elder Statesman Gunfighter category. Soooooo, if it ain't wrong, I think this year, even in the State and Regional matches, I'll just shoot in the plain ole 'Gunfighter' category. Just gonna shoot, relax and have fun...... and not think of any buckle or plaque. I hope I ain't accused of being a 'Cherry Pick'r. ..........Widder Show them young wiper snappers how it’s done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 So……all this time you haven’t been having fun? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Wyatt said: So……all this time you haven’t been having fun? Actually, I shot, relaxed and had fun. BUT this year, I ain't gonna think of any buckles or awards. ..........Widder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 You are just a spring chicken so shoot with them kids. HAPPY BIRTHDAY in March. You can remember me in August when I have my, God willing, my last in the seventies. But, I want be shooting gunfighter. Think there will be 10 El Patron FCD at any matches in 2025? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 2 hours ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: You are just a spring chicken so shoot with them kids. HAPPY BIRTHDAY in March. You can remember me in August when I have my, God willing, my last in the seventies. But, I want be shooting gunfighter. Think there will be 10 El Patron FCD at any matches in 2025? WOW..... El Patron FCD. Very impressive. Keep em smoking, BB. There will be a lot of good GF'ers everywhere I go and I'll probably just become another notch in their gun grips......... But I'm gonna enjoy every relaxing, fun moment. Here's wishing you the best to come. ..........Widder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fargo Bill, SASS #4942 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/28/2024 at 4:30 PM, Matthew Duncan said: I tried gunfighter once. In the middle of shooting the pistols I thought, “Hey! This is fun” and instantly forgot what pistol went on which target for the next shot. I would love for someone to take 3 pistol targets on a stage and tell me exactly how to shoot a scenario for getting me started in making a bigger ass out of myself. PLEASE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawyer Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Widder, I would reccomend you tryFrontier Cartridge, Gunfighter, Josey Wales, and Outlaw Category. I did it a couple of times. Lots of FUN and not a lot of competition in that Category! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil dogooder Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 1/30/2024 at 8:53 AM, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Actually, I shot, relaxed and had fun. BUT this year, I ain't gonna think of any buckles or awards. ..........Widder I got of the buckle, award chase two years ago. I don't really regret it. It's fun to scare the good shooters a time or two but going for sub 10 second stages just burned me out. Now I just enjoy the time with family and friends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassalong Hopidy Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I made the same decision a while back, Widder. I am 75 now and have won my share of State and Regional championships shooting GF style, with some pretty good finishes at EOT and Winter Range to boot. And while I understand the reasoning on both sides of the question, I consider the proliferation of age categories excessive anyway. Happy just be out shooting with friends occasionally these days. Cass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 On 1/30/2024 at 1:11 PM, Widder, SASS #59054 said: WOW..... El Patron FCD. Very impressive. Keep em smoking, BB. There will be a lot of good GF'ers everywhere I go and I'll probably just become another notch in their gun grips......... But I'm gonna enjoy every relaxing, fun moment. Here's wishing you the best to come. ..........Widder With the 10 per category rule at majors, one might assume the category they will actually shoot could be several levels lower than the sign-up age questionnaire might give hopes to. I am finding now that in FCD there is not enough above 70 to make category and as with Land Run, a category is edged in with 60 and above. "Warms my heart" to shoot with all those kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) I started out shooting duelest with cross draw holster. Got tired real quick of having the TO shout "Don't forget to turn!". So I practiced with my left hand and got good enough to shoot doube duelest. After a match or two went to gunfighter then Frontier Cartrege Gunfighter. At first some stages were hard to follow shooting gunfighter. But after a bit I could do them ok. One thing I could never really improve the speed on was pulling my guns or putting them back in holsters. I felt it important to get good correct grip on guns as I'd only have one hand to try to adjust once drawn. I did find myself using left eye with left gun and right with right. I didn't deliberately practice that, it just evolved. Edited January 31 by Warden Callaway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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